Emerging Curator Program and Emerging Maker Program at Craft Victoria | Applications now open

EMERGING CURATOR PROGRAM

Due date is Friday 20 January 2017.

Expressions of Interest are accepted from Victorian-based emerging curators (in the first 5 years of career) to oversee the curatorial management of the emerging maker exhibitions that will run from 22 April to 27 May, 2017.

These applications will be considered by an exhibition advisory committee that includes the Craft Director, Craft Exhibitions Manager, Craft Grants Manager and a representative from Craft’s Board of Management as well as two independent artists or curators.

The emerging curator will be mentored through the project by Craft Exhibitions – Curator Manager Olivia Poloni.

Expressions of Interest are accepted from emerging makers (in the first 5 years of career) and are limited to one proposal per applicant. These are considered as either a solo or group exhibition by an exhibition advisory committee that includes the Craft Director, Craft Exhibitions Manager, Craft Grants Manager, Emerging Curator and a representative from Craft’s Board of Management as well as an independent artist or curator.

Applications are accepted from artists Australia wide, however please note the gallery exhibits primarily Victorian artists. There will be an emerging curator who will be mentored by Craft Exhibitions Manager – Curator Olivia Poloni to oversee the project.Please note: Selection preference is given to works not previously exhibited in Melbourne.